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Travel By Lisa, Stockport (2026)

08/10/2026

Half term is creeping up fast, and my desk has been an absolute hive of activity!

Anyone else feeling those darker evenings and desperately craving an escape before the winter madness kicks in?

Here is where my clients are heading right now:

Cyprus & Turkey — I’ve got clients soaking up the rays in Cyprus as we speak, and others packing for Turkey. Warm seas, gorgeous sunshine, zero summer crowds.

The Canaries — The ultimate low-fuss win for guaranteed pool weather and easy flights with the kids.

New York — Crisp mornings, Central Park glowing gold, and all that autumn buzz.

Florida — Honestly, October is hands down one of the best times to go. While peak summer can be brutal with the intense heat and humidity, October brings gorgeous weather, warm pools, and incredible Halloween events without everyone melting in the queues!

For more luxury inspiration, check out the ‘Where To Go For October Half Term’ guide over at Elegant Resorts (link in my bio!).

Still haven’t sorted anything? It is definitely not too late to sneak away.

Skip the midnight panic-scrolling—drop me a message with your dates, and let me find what's still out there for you!

Are you staying put this half term or chasing the sun? 👇

01/10/2026

Hello October!

September was a total whirlwind. Between getting the kids back into the school routine and getting stuck into some amazing winter escapes and big plans for next year, the month completely vanished.

With Halloween and half term suddenly right around the corner, enquiries landing on my desk right now are:

Grabbing some proper sunshine before winter sets in (think late Med heat or heading further afield)

Easy, gorgeous city breaks, wandering historic cobbled streets with a hot coffee in hand

Cooler escapes full of glowing autumn colours

Getting ahead of the rush and locking in long-haul winter sun or next year's big family trips before the best spots get booked up

Whether you fancy a quick escape to break up the school term or you just want something exciting on your phone’s countdown app, skip the midnight Google rabbit holes and let me sort it all for you.

What’s on your wish list right now, chasing the sun or a cosy city wander?

Pop me a message and let’s get something fun in the diary!

28/09/2026

Why the 'ber' months are my favourite months to travel:

Feeling that late summer drift creeping in? As the season shifts and the routine kicks back in, this is hands down my favourite time of year to talk travel.

July and August get all the hype, but honestly, September onwards is where the real secret is. The airport chaos calms right down, flight prices stop making your eyes water, and you can actually walk into a gorgeous taverna without having to elbow past fifty people to get a table.

A few spots living rent-free in my head right now:

Chasing the gold: New York with a coffee in hand, golden walks through Boston, or crisp forest trails glowing in Vermont and Ontario.

Clinging onto summer: Crete, Cyprus, and Seville are still serving up proper beach days and balmy evenings right through October half term, minus the 40-degree melting heat.

A lovely mix: Malta, Gozo, and Turkey for stunning coastline, sunshine, and a bit of history with actual space to breathe, or Madeira for that gorgeous subtropical feel.

Whether you're craving cosy jumpers and pumpkins, or you're holding out for one last blast of vitamin D before winter sets in, I will handle all the 30-tab research while you just look forward to it.

Are you team cosy autumn walks or team chase the sun?

Pop me a message and let’s get you away!

21/09/2026

For those of you that are new to my page, hi! I’m Lisa.

I’m a mum to an 11-year-old and a 6-year-old, and when I’m not curating getaways for my clients, you’ll usually find us out chasing our own family adventures. My absolute favourites will always be the buzz of New York, the magic of Disneyland Paris, and of course Lapland and Greece.

That love for Greece and Lapland goes back over 20 years to my very first travel job as an overseas rep in both ( see embarrassing photo ). Having spent whole seasons living and breathing them, that first-hand destination knowledge is something I still tap into every single day.

Through Travel By Lisa and my role as a Private Travel Designer at Elegant Resorts, I take all the stress, noise, and 30-tab internet chaos out of holiday planning.

What you get when we plan together:

Trips shaped completely around your family, not an algorithm

A real person in your corner if travel plans ever wobble

Exclusive trade perks and upgrades you won't find on Google

Over 20 years of hands-on industry experience behind every detail

Zero fees and zero guesswork, from first chat to unpacking

Make sure to hit follow for our own family travels, tips, and destination ideas.

And whenever you are ready to start thinking about your next escape, my inbox is always open!

🌏✈

10/09/2026

Seeing all the flight cancellations and air traffic control chaos across social media lately has been awful to watch. It’s stressful enough reading about it, let alone being stuck in an airport terminal with tired kids and zero answers. ✈️🤦‍♀️

Even when people think they’ve booked a "protected" package online, they often find out the hard way that when things go wrong, they’re completely on their own.

The honest truth is this: the amount of human interaction you have when booking your holiday is the exact amount of human interaction you’ll get when things go sideways.

If you booked with a faceless website or an app, you’re usually left with:

An unhelpful automated chatbot 🤖

Hours on hold listening to hold music

Trying to rebook flights and hotels on your phone while sitting on the airport floor

When you book with an independent travel agent like me, you only ever have one person to speak to: me.

While so many travellers were stranded in queues this week, my clients didn’t have to panic. I was already working behind the scenes, tracking flights, sorting alternative connections, rearranging private transfers, and liaising directly with hotels. Not one of my clients was left stranded, and not one of them felt alone.

You work hard for your holidays, and peace of mind shouldn’t be an optional extra.

Before you hit "book" on that next DIY trip or online deal, give me a shout first. Having a real person in your corner makes all the difference.

Pop me a DM or email [email protected] and let's get you looked after properly. 📲

07/09/2026

If I could choose a month to travel, it would always be September, closely followed by October.

In fact, before the kids started school, these were always my absolute go-to months to get away! ✈️✨

This photo of Capri is the exact reason why. In peak summer, it’s bustling and hectic. Right now? The crowds have cleared, the sea is at its warmest, and you can actually sit by the water with a glass of w**e and properly breathe. 🍷🌊

If you fancy sneaking away for some quieter sunshine, here’s where is looking gorgeous right now:

Capri & Amalfi Coast — Peaceful evenings, warm breezes, and no August rush.

Greece (Crete or Rhodes) — Guaranteed blue skies, calm waters, and empty loungers.

Southern Spain — Lovely 28°C heat and long, relaxed tapas lunches.

Whether you're after a quick late blast of heat or want to get ahead on 2027 so you’ve got something to look forward to, let me handle all the legwork.

Pop me a DM or email [email protected] and let's get chatting. 📲

Did you used to have a favourite month to travel before school terms took over? 👇

05/09/2026

If you’ve wondered where I’ve been over the last month, the short answer is: surviving the summer holidays.

Anyone running their own business with kids at home knows the August juggle is entirely real. Long story short, I’ve been in survival mode. Dog walks, family parties, and days out have pretty much made up our summer, all while managing peak-season departures for my clients. Between keeping the family entertained and making sure holidays ran like clockwork, something had to give, and for me, that was social media.

While I haven't been anywhere exotic myself, I’ve lived vicariously through the trips I’ve sent out, with Greece, the Canaries, New York, and Mexico being the big favourites this year.

The kids are already back at school, the house is quiet again, and after taking Monday to properly catch my breath, I’ll be back at my desk full-time from Tuesday.

If you’re ready to start planning your next getaway, whether that’s a quick blast of late sun, a winter escape, or getting ahead on next year, get in touch and let's get it booked.

How did you survive the summer break? Are you breathing a sigh of relief now routines are back, or are you missing the chaos already?

31/07/2026

imagine sitting at the gate ready for your holiday, only to hear that your flight has been delayed or canceled. Or landing after a long trip, only to find out the hotel overbooked.

For a lot of travelers, that usually means standing in a queue two hundred people deep, sitting on hold for hours, or frantically trying to rearrange transfers on a phone.

When you book through me, it works a bit differently.

They say behind every smooth holiday is someone quietly managing the chaos. That someone is me.

Changes can happen before you even leave home or while you're en route, but more often than not, I’ve actually resolved the issue before you even know there is one. Thanks to my background in travel operations and a lifetime spent working behind the scenes in the industry, there really isn't much I haven't seen or handled before.

If something does change, I’m usually the one reaching out to tell you about it, but I'll be messaging you with the solution already in place. Instead of stressing, you can just go grab a coffee while I sort the details.

Travel doesn't always go strictly to plan, but having someone in your corner who knows the industry inside out means you never have to deal with it alone.

Have you ever had a travel hiccup where you wished someone was handling the background stress for you? 👇

17/07/2026

I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately, but I’ve noticed a few new faces joining the page, so I thought it was the perfect time for a quick reintroduction! ☀️(And yes, I’ve picked a snowy Lapland picture today just to try and cool us all down a bit!).

I know some families have already broken up, but we’ve still got one final week left here, so the juggle is well and truly real. Life is just very busy at the moment with my oldest leaving primary school and wrapping up the school year for my youngest, alongside keeping everything moving with work.

At the same time, my travel desk has been buzzing. I’ve been busy crafting some incredible tailor-made itineraries, everything from magical trips to Lapland, epic American adventures, and luxury Maldives escapes, to securing early bookings for summer 2027 and a few cheeky last-minute getaways for this year.

Right now, my main focus is looking after my clients who are jetting off over the next few weeks. I’ve been busy managing check-ins and personally contacting my hotel partners to make sure everyone gets the absolute best rooms and those special extra touches that make a holiday.

If you’re thinking about getting away, whether that’s a last-minute escape or planning ahead for next year, please do give me a shout. I’d love to help you bring it to life.

For now, happy weekend! Whether you're already on holiday mode or, like me, surviving the final countdown week... we've got this! 🥂 Tell me, are you already off, or have you got one week left too? 👇

01/07/2026

Hello July. 🤍 A new month and a fresh start.

To be completely honest, June was a really difficult month, and looking back, it’s just been a tough start to the year altogether. Between everything happening in the Middle East and some personal things going on behind the scenes, I’ve found the first half of this year incredibly hard, and I’ve finished the month feeling utterly exhausted.

Life has just been non-stop lately. Between birthdays, half-term, getting my lovely clients away on holiday, and the emotional milestone of my eldest leaving primary school, my head has been absolutely spinning with it all.

Business has had its draining moments, too. Pouring hours into bespoke itineraries only to be ghosted, alongside the hard work of transitioning away from my old company, has been a lot. It was absolutely the right decision, but along with the emotional milestone, it’s taken a massive toll on my energy. I just needed to step back from social media to catch my breath and be present for my family.

Heading into July, I'm slowly finding my feet again. As I get back into posting, what would you actually like to see more of from me? Dreamy destinations, the raw reality of travel planning, or just more of the day-to-day juggle? Let me know below. 🤍

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